Located close to Flores Island in Indonesia, the Komodo National Park is much more than dragons. It’s a place with unique fauna and flora, beautiful from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the sea. The Komodo dragons are the star of the show, but the natural spectacle in Komodo National Park goes beyond those dangerous lizards. All the top things to do in Komodo Islands are related to nature, so be prepared for an overdose of stunning views, crystal clear water, colored corals, curious fishes, giant bats, sun and sweat. The perfect combination for an unforgettable adventure trip.
Day 1
MAUMERE
Transfer to the boat upon arrival, welcome drink and accommodation. First dive in Pangabatang, a sandy alley with richly covered boulders. Second dive in Pulau Babi, on the massive crack on the reef caused by the earthquake in 1992. Afternoon visit to Ankermi resort to drink traditional Flores coffee and local palm wine.
Day 2 & 3
PULAU PALOE
Two wall dives in Pulau Paloe. Afternoon visit to the traditional village on the foothills of the volcano. Night dive in the bay.
Two dives around the straits of Komodo and afternoon dive in the underwater mountain in Sabolan Kecil. Overnight sail to Pulau Paloe.
Day 4 & 5
GILI LAWA DARAT
Four dives in Gili Lawa. Action dives in UW mounts like Castle Rock and Crystal Bommie, covered in soft coral and packed with schools and pelagics. Also The Lighthouse, Shotgun…
Four dives in Nusa Kode, on world famous sites such as Cannibal Rock, an underwater mountain literally coated in marine life and invertebrates, and Yellow Wall, Boulders… Night dive in Torpedo Bay.
Day 6
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK
Early morning walk to the Komodo National Park, followed by dives in Pulau Tengah and the famous submerged ridges of Three Sisters. Night dive at Evening Star, a mini-wall covered with invertebrate life.
Day 7
BATU BOLONG
Three day dives in the Straits between Komodo and Rinca. Manta site in Karang Makassar and the spectacular sites of Batu Bolong (a pinnacle rising from the depths and concentrating large amounts of sealife) and Tatawa Islands. Night dive in Siaba Kecil.
Day 8
LABUAN BAJO
Last dive in Horseshoe reef and night dive in Sebayor before sailing back to Komodo to fly the morning after.
The route and dives are always organized according to the weather conditions, the currents and tides.